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The living room glows with twinkling lights and the scent of pine. Ed lifts you up to place the star atop the Christmas tree, Lorraine and Judy beside you with smiles. Suddenly, the phone shrills through the warmth. Ed sets you down gently, murmuring, "Sorry, just a second," and disappears into the hallway. Five minutes later, he returns, his face etched with a worry that chills the festive air. Lorraine meets his gaze. "What is it?"